Job Description

Location Bristol





Description

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.



Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.



As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.



Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.



Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

Our Risk and Best Practice department in Bristol are currently recruiting for a Data Protection Manager to join their busy team.



The role requires someone who can work independently and take day-to-day ownership of data protection compliance within the firm. You should be confident to take on most tasks yourself, with occasional support and guidance from senior team members.

The role

Key responsibilities include:


Carrying out data protection impact assessments and reviewing how data is used across the business Risk-assessing and responding to data breaches, including containment, mitigation and making external notifications where necessary Leading on the response to subject access requests (and other data subject rights requests) with support from Risk & Best Practice lawyers (and external Counsel) where needed Managing the firm's record of processing and overseeing data tracking, ensuring information is stored, processed, and managed in line with the firm's data protection policies and procedures Drafting responses to data protection questions contained in tenders and client questionnaires Responding to data protection queries from internal stakeholders across a range of areas, including HR, marketing, transformation (with a focus on AI) and information security Advising, with support from Risk & Best lawyers where needed, in relation to international data transfers, data protection provisions in client and supplier contracts and FOIA requests Supporting senior management on data protection, as well as other stakeholders including on change projects where data protection considerations arise. Horizon scanning and helping to ensure the firm's ongoing compliance with data protection legislation and regulatory requirements. Identifying opportunities to introduce new or enhanced software solutions to mitigate the firm's data protection risks and strengthen/streamline associated procedures Leading on maintaining and updating the firm's suite of data protection policies and procedures, including the firm's Privacy Policy, ensuring that these reflect our legal and regulatory obligations Leading on maintaining, updating and delivering the firm's data protection training programme Assisting with and participating in internal and external audits relating to the firm's data protection compliance Participating in the annual review of the firm's Enterprise Risk Register as regards the firm's data protection risks Assisting the wider Risk & Best Practice team in managing data protection risks and associated legal and regulatory obligations.

What we are looking for from you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:


Experience of data protection, ideally within a professional services environment Good understanding of data protection legislation and data governance Industry certifications are highly desirable Ability to work in a careful, methodological way with excellent attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills The ability to understand and apply requirements and standards and to carry out risk assessments based on these Ability to take ownership of tasks and projects and manage own workload to meet deadlines Ability to deliver work of a high quality, whilst ensuring that time allocated to particular tasks is proportionate Proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach

Work with approachable people

When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.

Supported to be your best

Hybrid working

We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

Learning, Development & Progression

We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.

Wellbeing

As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.

Benefits

A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days) Discretionary bonus scheme Generous pension scheme Private medical insurance through Vitality Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health Life assurance Access to Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion

Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.



Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@bevanbrittan.com

Acting responsibly, now and for the future

To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.



Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated 100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.


Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.